BlackBerry 10 is a brand new QNX-powered operating system built following on the PlayBook OS. (Note that the BlackBerry PlayBook will be receiving an update to BlackBerry 10 eventually.) The BlackBerry Z10 is the first device that launched with BlackBerry 10 loaded, and the BlackBerry Q10 was the second. Though the primary focus on communication hasn’t changed in the experience, the user interface moved from one that relies on physical buttons to gestures. The most important one is the quarter-turn swipe from the bottom frame to the right frame to access the Hub. This is where notifications from all sources are unified in one place where users can interact with them. Swiping up from the bottom returns users to the Active Frame screen, where a minimized version of all running applications are visible, while menus can be opened by swiping from the top pane or long-pressing on individual items for context-sensitive actions.

The virtual keyboard for BlackBerry 10 has a prediction engine powered by SwiftKey which makes suggestions based on personalized usage on a per-app basis. Suggested words appear above the next letter on the keyboard, and are picked by swiping up from that key. The camera software includes a new TimeShift function which shot a fast burst of photos, and allows users to selectively edit individual faces to different shots taken in that burst to effectively create a moment that never really existed.

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| 300 CommentsMy favorite BlackBerry OS 10.3 features thus far
Although there are still updates to BlackBerry 10.2.1 being released, it's no secret that BlackBerry 10.3 is well on its way. The developer OS has been released, the developer tools have all been updated and BlackBerry has slowly been offering everyone quick glimpses of what's next for BlackBerry...

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More great news today for BlackBerry on the Enterprise front as the Australian Transport Safety Bureau announces their move over to BES 10. Kicking off in November the organization is to equip staff with BlackBerry Z30's to allow them to be most efficient whilst out in the field - sensible people!
Security is clearly a big factor for the move, along with cost effectiveness - however the...

More good news for BlackBerry 10 in the Enterprise world. Spanish bank, NCG, has committed to BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 as its mobile solution. With security being paramount in the banking industry, it makes sense that the Spanish company would test, and then choose BlackBerry.
With BlackBerry being in the news recently for both good and bad reasons - this is just another positive sign...

They were first off the mark with LTE in the UK and today EE continue to broaden the 4G coverage as they introduce the service in 14 more towns. Yes, we are still playing catch up compared to a few other countries around the world. All BlackBerry 10 devices are 4G compatible, so if you are looking to make the switch to BlackBerry it is well worth thinking about if you need, or want to take...

The BlackBerry flagship Z30 has today been announced in yet another country - this time India, where BlackBerry already has a huge market. Running BlackBerry 10.2 the monster BlackBerry should certainly go down well with the good folk of India, as have the previous BlackBerry 10 handsets.
The Z30 will be available in stores starting next week with a price tag of Rs. 39,990 (MRP). Images of...

One of the most long awaited features of OS 10.2 is being able to set multiple alarms. We've discussed this topic numerous times and I'm sure there are folks, like myself, who want to avoid creating several calendar entries to serve this purpose. My schedule in the morning varies because of work or other commitments so this capability is long overdue for those of us who use our BlackBerry as an...

Looking to pick up an epic game with some hilarious interactivity? Jack Lumber is what you need. Jack Lumber is a bit of a brain teaser thanks to the timing, skill and logic needed to make it through each level. With unlockable missions, player driven challenges, and inventive power-up combos, the game promises immense replay value and has some pretty stellar grapics to go along with it. Flannel...

Hello again readers! Dear Berry is here once again with a mailbag full of BlackBerry questions and woes. Today's question comes from Moira who says:
How can I file my emails into folders? How do I make a new file?
There is a way to file your emails into folders. For example, if you have AOL or GMAIL you should already have folders set up and this would allow you to file them there. If you...

If you're wanting to go ahead and check out a new BlackBerry 10 build, the BerryLeaks team is at it again. This time around, we're looking at 10.2.1.575 and it brings along some nice changes for those who might be interested in loading this one up. Thankfully, the team has outlined some of those changes so here's a look at what to expect.
Updated touch profile to improve battery life....

Throughout the day, I juggle multiple email accounts and between work, life, and other reminders the important ones often get lost in the shuffle. With the introduction of BlackBerry OS 10.2 on the Z30, messages that you mark important based on certain criteria are highlighted and placed in a specific area so you can quickly navigate to them without being distracted by other items.
Once this...

Miss the latest episode of Marvel: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D or just want to catch up on Dancing with the Stars? Now you can, right on your BlackBerry 10 smartphone. ABC has released two new native BlackBerry 10 apps, ABC Player and ABC Family, that offer streaming the television networks content on the go provided you live in the U.S and are using either a BlackBerry Z10 or BlackBerry Q10.
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